Electric motor mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between electric motor mechanics and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become an electric motor mechanic, becoming a mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a mechanic has an average salary of $47,149, which is higher than the $41,185 average annual salary of an electric motor mechanic.

The top three skills for an electric motor mechanic include blowers, troubleshoot and hand tools. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Electric motor mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Electric Motor Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$41,185	$47,149
Hourly rate	$19.80	$22.67
Growth rate	-1%	4%
Number of jobs	34,769	100,534
Job satisfaction	3	4.25
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	46	42
Years of experience	4	2

Electric motor mechanic vs mechanic salary

Electric motor mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electric Motor Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$41,185	$47,149
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $65,000	Between $35,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Anheuser-Busch
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between electric motor mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between an electric motor mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Electric Motor Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Electric motor mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between electric motor mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Electric Motor Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	46	42
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 4.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 2.4% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	2%

Differences between electric motor mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Electric motor mechanic example responsibilities.

Replace defective coil leads and perform with oxy/acetylene brazing of connections of coils in specify sequence.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Mechanic example responsibilities.

Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and hand tools, such as transfer cases, hydraulic cylinders, bell housings.
Identify issues with wire feeder and power source, break press, overhead cranes , 2 ton to 25 ton hoists.
chain saws, trimmers, tractors, push mowers, blowers, generators, cut saws, power washers, etc.
Work with networking, plumbing, troubleshooting electrical and performing mechanical repairs.
Monitor HVAC systems and operations, and ensure that routine preventive maintenance are performed according to establish schedules.
Complete repair of low-boy style trailers, and tractors with wet line PTO systems.

Electric motor mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common electric motor mechanic skills

Blowers, 33%
Troubleshoot, 30%
Hand Tools, 6%
Cranes, 5%
Electric Motor Repair, 4%
Electrical Equipment, 3%

Common mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Customer Vehicles, 7%
Diagnosis, 6%
Electrical Systems, 5%

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